SR 4029 over North Fork Bens Creek
PoorSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile W. Sulphur Springs · Structure no. 000000000031778
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 109
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4029 over North Fork Bens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4029 over North Fork Bens Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4029 over North Fork Bens Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 4029 over North Fork Bens Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 4029 over North Fork Bens Creek carry?
About 109 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 4029 over North Fork Bens Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4029 over North Fork Bens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.